Event DescriptionHigher Learning (1995), the third feature written and directed by John Singleton, examines racial tension, sexual violence, and the meaning of education. The drama follows a group of first-year college students at the fictional Columbus University, as they explore love, politics, and activism. The cast includes Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly, Ice Cube, Tyra Banks, and Laurence Fishburne.